ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client whose therapy has included bed rest for several weeks. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Left lower extremity tenderness (
B) may indicate DVT, a life-threatening risk of immobility, making it the priority. Appetite (
A), heart rate (
C), and weakness (
D) are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to use nonpharmacological pain relief methods for a client who reports continued mild back pain after receiving analgesia 1 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep, rhythmic breaths (
A) relax muscles and reduce pain perception. Prolonged heat (
B) risks burns, distraction removal (
C) is secondary, and long ice (
D) is for acute pain, not mild chronic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse care for a client who is at increased risk for infection. Which of the following actions indicate the newly licensed nurse is following recommended medical asepsis practices?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a paper towel (
A) prevents recontamination post-handwashing, per asepsis. Wet hands (
B), cold water (
C), and rub on soiled hands (
D) reduce effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing information to a client about durable power of attorney. The nurse should include that durable power of attorney is enforceable under which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Durable power of attorney (
B) activates when the client can’t communicate healthcare decisions, not just self-care (
A), terminal illness (
C), or refusal (
D).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury and needs to relearn how to use eating utensils. The nurse should refer the client to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Occupational therapists (
B) specialize in ADLs like eating. Social workers (
A) handle psychosocial issues, speech therapists (
C) focus on swallowing, and physical therapists (
D) address mobility.